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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Pupdate

This will be a very short update because I am exhausted and shattered after this day. Today, the oncologist did a biopsy that showed that the tumor in K's ulna (a forelimb bone) is osteosarcoma. Tomorrow, she'll have more tests to see if it has spread beyond her ulna. If it has not spread, we will get cutting-edge treatment for her with the hope of extending her life. That treatment will probably *not* involve a total limb amputation but rather the removal of the ulna or high dose targeted radiation to kill the tumor. Chemotherapy will follow.

We will only pursue aggressive treatment if the scans tomorrow show that the cancer is confined to the primary tumor in her limb bone. Otherwise, we'll just keep her comfortable for as long as we can.

We love our K and will do whatever we can to gain more time with her. Many many thanks to all of you for your support and compassion. Now, I need to collapse into a heap on K's dog bed with her.

I've been thinking about you all day, too, wondering how it went, how K is doing and how you are holding up. Hang in there. You have so many positive thoughts and well wishes coming your way from across the globe.

You are too kind to share this update with all of us following your blog after the emotionally and physically draining day you've had. K will remain in our thoughts and hearts as will you, R and the Runner. We will be hoping and praying that you hear good news tomorrow that the cancer has not spread. K is a young, healthy girl so I have every reason to think she has the strength and support to fight this.

Dear KBYou are so exhaugsted and understandably so.We have had K and all of you in our thoughts every moment of this day.Thank you for letting us know how the visit went, and of course we keep sending more and more love and healing thoughts.We care so much- we are all your family.lovetweedles

I support you in any and all decisions you make for K....I just want you to know this, as you navigate through these difficult decisions. I know you have done your homework and communicate well with your team on K's case.Thank you for taking the time to update! I have been thinking about you and K a lot, and sending positive thoughts your way......I'm curious about the procedure, as you might imagine :). I pray for the best outcome for beautiful K.xoxo

I have been checking for an update periodically throughout the day, thinking you'd be too wiped out for that, but wondering what the news was. And I'll continue to keep wondering and hoping that you and K have much more time and memories in store for you.

I've been watching all day for the update. I'm so sorry that it's osteo, and that it couldn't turn out to be something else. I have my fingers tightly crossed that you'll get news tomorrow that you'll have more time left with her than less.

No matter what happens, K has led a remarkable life with you that any dog would be lucky to have. Regardless of the quantity of her life, the quality has been the very best. I'll be hoping that you get a lot more of both!

Sending so many hopeful thoughts and love to you, k, and the whole family-desperately hoping for a chance for more time so that you can spoil your girl and continue to have as many adventures together as possible!Lots of love,Sue and the crew

I am so sorry about what I had to read in these few latest posts! This time must be so hard for you. Just take in every second with K and spoil her as much as you can. She is such a beautiful lab! I know there will be some hard decicions to make now but be sure you make them for her and not for you! Watching your pictures up to Dec 22. you seemd to live in the perfect spot of the world but then everything crashes down… I will be with you and follow your updates closely! Hope you have all the strength you need. And for that last decision we have to make for our beloved dogs, always remember it is a way to stop them from suffering. For now I hope it can be done with removing the ulna, but even with three legs left there still can be some fun in a doggies life! Hugs from Germany,Tina and her gang of four

Poor K - she doesn't realize what might be happening (I'm just looking at that bottom photo)... Awww.

I have seen many dogs with amputated front legs and they don't appear too concerned and carry on as best they can. Hopefully it won't come to that, but if it does, she will still be able to enjoy life as before....

We are so sorry. We know exactly what you are going through as our Lily was diagnosed in August. We opted for the amputation to the shoulder even though it would be difficult for larger full chested dog to lose a front leg.

She has just finished her 5th and last chemo, been e-rayed and ultrasounded and so far.....is clear.

We are purring hard for your beloved K and hope there is good news for your sweet girl. We are two cats who heard about her on the Cats Blogosphere and had to come over and wish her (and you)well for the coming days. We will think of you.Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Lots of prayers sent your way.Such sad news,but keep positive.I have 2 dogs a Westie and Border Collie the collie will be 14 next month.I actually feel so sad everday to see him and know one day soon he will leave my side.God Bless!

You are right, life is much much too short! You and K have such a strong bond; only you can know what is right for her. We are all here to support your decisions and hope for the best possible outcome.

You have shared so much of your daily lives and thoughts with us in your blog, and the folks here in "blogland" appreciate it! I also am honored that you have chosen "us" to go through these difficult times with you and your family. Keeping us up to date must be difficult, but it is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Prayers, big hugs, paws crossed and thinking of your whole family during these days.

"Love That Girl"!!(A song in my head that I think of whenever I see K - I just can't get it out of my head!)

I'm sorry to be meeting under such sad circumstances but I can't imagine what you must be going thru. I'm stroking the brown head sacked out here beside me and hoping to never have to face the decisions you are facing right now with K. Any day less than forever is way too short for a furry friend and companion.

The Kiss: K and R

About Me

I live at 8200' in the Front Range of Colorado. I love exploring nature
in the mountains while riding my mountain bike and romping with my
two Labradors. Photography is another passion, including both "normal" photography and trail camera photography of wildlife.

My two dogs are Shyla, a 6-year-old Chocolate Lab, and R, a 10-year-old Black Lab.